Safe Medication Return

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in Illinois

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.

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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Meijer Pharmacy #281

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Meijer Pharmacy #281

1770 W. Lane Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Get Directions (~ 130.64 miles)

(815) 721-8710

Business Hours for Meijer Pharmacy #281
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wauconda Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Wauconda Police Department

311 S Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
Get Directions (~ 130.66 miles)

(847) 526-2421

Business Hours for Wauconda Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Walgreens 05045

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 05045

780 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
Get Directions (~ 130.93 miles)

(847) 945-0611

Business Hours for Walgreens 05045
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:01 am - 11:59 pm

CVS Pharmacy 08636

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 08636

436 North 30th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Get Directions (~ 130.95 miles)

(217) 224-2828

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 08636
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Island Lake Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Island Lake Police Department

3720 Greenleaf Ave
Island Lake, IL 60042
Get Directions (~ 131.01 miles)

(847) 526-8764

Business Hours for Island Lake Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Deerfield Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Deerfield Police Department

850 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
Get Directions (~ 131.03 miles)

(847) 945-8636

Business Hours for Deerfield Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

St. Joe Breese

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for St. Joe Breese

9515 Holy Cross Lane
Breese, IL 62230
Get Directions (~ 131.07 miles)

(618) 526-4511

Business Hours for St. Joe Breese
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Lincolnshire Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Lincolnshire Police Department

1 Olde Half Day Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Get Directions (~ 131.2 miles)

(847) 883-9900

Business Hours for Lincolnshire Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

CVS Pharmacy 04787

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 04787

1539 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Get Directions (~ 131.43 miles)

(847) 831-6691

Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 04787
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm

McHenry County Coroner's Office

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for McHenry County Coroner's Office

2200 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
Get Directions (~ 131.81 miles)

(815) 338-9392

Business Hours for McHenry County Coroner's Office
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SaturdayClosed

Family Care Pharmacy Of Breese

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Family Care Pharmacy Of Breese

20 N 4th Street
Breese, IL 62230
Get Directions (~ 132.3 miles)

(618) 526-2800

Business Hours for Family Care Pharmacy Of Breese
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Vernon Hills Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Vernon Hills Police Department

740 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Get Directions (~ 132.82 miles)

(847) 362-4449

Business Hours for Vernon Hills Police Department
Day Opening Hours

Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1 (1533)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1 (1533)

1400 Harrison St
Quincy, IL 62301
Get Directions (~ 132.83 miles)

(217) 222-2930

Business Hours for Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1 (1533)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Quincy Police Department

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Quincy Police Department

530 Broadway
Quincy, IL 62301
Get Directions (~ 133.01 miles)

(217) 228-4443

Business Hours for Quincy Police Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Adams County Health Department

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Adams County Health Department

330 Vermont Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Get Directions (~ 133.16 miles)

(217) 222-8440

Business Hours for Adams County Health Department
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Adams Opioid Health Education

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Adams Opioid Health Education

330 Vermont St.
Quincy, IL 62301
Get Directions (~ 133.18 miles)

(217) 222-8440

Business Hours for Adams Opioid Health Education
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Walgreens 03273

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Walgreens 03273

655 Elm Place
Highland Park, IL 60035
Get Directions (~ 133.21 miles)

(847) 266-8520

Business Hours for Walgreens 03273
Day Opening Hours
Sunday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Mundelein Police Department

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Mundelein Police Department

221 North Lake Street
Mundelein, IL 60060
Get Directions (~ 133.78 miles)

(847) 968-4600

Business Hours for Mundelein Police Department
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
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Accepted

Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.

Not Accepted

  • Herbal remedies
  • Vitamins
  • Supplements
  • Cosmetics
  • Other personal care products
  • Batteries
  • Mercury-containing thermometers
  • Sharps
  • Illicit drugs
  • Empty Medical Devices

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Before visiting a location, please confirm the operating hours and the location’s ability to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Mail-back supply location

Medication mail-back package pick-up sites are located throughout your community and provide free, postage-paid mail-back disposal packages for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household medication by mail.

Drop-off location

Medication drop boxes are installed at nearby locations such as pharmacies and law enforcement offices for residents to simply drop off their expired or unwanted household medications for safe, free, and convenient disposal.